Promoting Disc Golf To Area Youth [Archive]

BobHarris

Dec 20 2006, 10:13 AM

Northshore Invitational March 31, 2007
Park is reserved for the weekend to include April 1st
Tournament is Saturday only.
Should our club take this opportunity to host a kids day April 1st, free discs, instructional seminars, etc.?
Who could commit to April 1st ?
Could club members show the same enthusiasm as they have obtaining sponsors for JBHunt?
What better direction for the club's responsibility to promote disc golf in our area?
Could we do it right?
If we gave discs to kids and provided the avenue, could we do it wrong?
Would you donate some used discs?
Would you donate your time?
Do you know some kids that might want to participate?
Can you think of a better time to start planning an event as described?
Can you imagine a well run, well publicised,Kids day?

jeffash

Dec 20 2006, 10:22 AM

Great idea!
I'd be happy to donate time, discs, etc.
Let me know how I can be of assistance.

BobHarris

Dec 20 2006, 10:49 AM

I'm thinking 1 ish, after church, till------------the kids lose interest.
I'd personally love to see a draw doubles tournament albeit small, each participant drawing a kid, the kids make all shots from say 50-70 feet in.
This, of course, would be after instuctional seminars, clinics, etc.
I can invision this being really big.

BobHarris

Dec 20 2006, 10:57 AM

Oh. If only we had available to us a young Uof A graduate student with a passion for disc golf who would take this opportunity and make it happen! Of course he would have to have experience of this magnitude with prior clubs, be well organized, focused,commited to the purpose, etc.
If only-------------------------------------------

keldog

Dec 20 2006, 08:13 PM

I'll help out,try to get a hold of that almawillie,this guy is all about this kind of stuff.With out the Kids the sport stops

BrokenPutt

Dec 20 2006, 08:17 PM

I've got a few ace race discs left. Those would be pretty good for kids. I will help with whatever I can, but I will have to work for a little while that day (first day of the month and all). I agree with keldog, Willie already does disc golf stuff with kids. He would probably be a wealth of info.

AlmaWillie

Dec 20 2006, 11:00 PM

That AlmaWillie is IN!!! :D Matter of fact, I just gave 3 discs to the Farmington 6th grade to auction off at their Semester auction (kids earn virtual money throughout the semester and then get to buy things with it) and will be giving Disc Golf lessons with each disc!
I think I can pump some kids from Farmington over to this.
I am presenting a proposal in Late Jan or early Feb to the Farmington Parks service to put a course in at one of the city parks. I have pretty well been guaranteed a 3-4 hole at the small park, but the 9 hole at the larger park is still in question, due to foot traffic.

Anyway, long story short, I AM all about the kids and promoting disc golf. I would love a chance to jump in on this. Let me know what I can do and I'll try to help all I can.

BobHarris

Jan 12 2007, 03:56 PM

The "PAY IT FORWARD" 2nd Annual Northshore Invitational is coming March 31st 2007 as a PDGA sanctioned C-Tier event. April 1st will be the voluntary Kids Day begining at 1p.m.
The Plan is to have instructional seminars for 100 kids ages 8-14ish and provide them with discs.The discs we are collecting right now are donations, either new or used. Plans are to purchase 100 light weight Sharks, Cobras,... Fundraising efforts will dictate if the latter comes to fruition. Thanks to those who have volunteered time, instruction, and discs.
All disc golfers attending the March 31st tournament are invited to attend the Kids Day April 1st, but it is a separate event-(meaning not a part of the sanctioned tournament).
Plans for the Tournament include, Pro and AM Rings of Fire-(separate events), Basket Throwoff, CTP's, and 36 holes with a maximum of 90 players.Players packages for the first 50 pre-registrations and free lunch are in the plans as well! This will need effort from all club members at the very least!!!!!!!!!!!!
Your support is greatly appreciated :Dhttp://img70.imageshack.us/img70/330/tree1158864ge0.jpg

AlmaWillie

Jan 12 2007, 04:42 PM

Once again, I'll offer all the help and equipment I have, if you want it.
I can't let you have the disc that I have because of the fact that I am still working on getting the Alma Boy's and Girl's Club a disc golf group started and we are planning a Saturday trip out to Northshore with as many Farmington kids that want to show up , as soon as it gets warmer. But I do have approximately 50-75 discs that we can use to teach the kids with. And I will be glad to help out in any other way that I can.
Just let me know what I can do.

BobHarris

Jan 12 2007, 04:53 PM

Promote the event Willie :cool:and be there at 1p.m. with as many kids as you can ;)

AlmaWillie

Jan 12 2007, 05:04 PM

Thank you!! That is what I wanted to hear.
It feels so good to be wanted!!! :D
I'll do what I can. Let me know if you need any of my equipment.
I also still have practice baskets (1 of my own, and 4 that a wonderful man known as Keldog let me borrow) if you need any to put out in the open to begin instruction on.

I know you are trying to get disc for all the kids, so I'll look around for sponsors or donators. What are you looking for, midranges to start with, or complete sets for each kid (driver, mid, putter)? I think I can get some money pooled and get a good price on discs, so I'll buy whatever you are looking for. Or do you already have a disc buying connection and just want the money?

I am asking all of this on here instead of by PM b/c I figure there are others reading this with the same questions. I have found the DG community is great at helping if they just know what is wanted.

You might even put a post under general discussion, or equipment explaining what is going on and see if anyone from outside the area would like to contribute. When I started the club at Alma I got 30 +- discs from outside the state just by paying shipping.

Food for thought!!

BobHarris

Jan 12 2007, 05:21 PM

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
Now that is what I'm talkin about!
Effort already!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Equipment-quite possibly. disc connections-I have ties with an INNOVA promoter and a club of members donating used discs, purchases-probably light weight midrange discs as most club members donating used plastic have drivers, complete sets- you dream big like me, equipment threads-this is just the stating point,(media coverage, National Sponsers, cities participating, all clubs participating, the PDGA participating (EDGE Program)-----THINK BIG!

AlmaWillie

Jan 12 2007, 05:23 PM

I knew I liked you for a reason, besides you being nice and playing my level of golf (Sorry that was not meant as a putdown!!)

I am all about it. I'll put my feelers out down this way and let you know what I turn up.

omegaputt

Jan 12 2007, 05:58 PM

I will donate you guys some used disc, I gave some to willie before, and I am more than willing to do it agian. let me know.
I am all about helping the kids.

3902

Jan 12 2007, 06:14 PM

Call your local radio stations.They love this kinda stuff.We have one down here doing free spots for the Ice Bowl.If it's free,They'll get on it.Not much free stuff going on anymore.

BrokenPutt

Jan 13 2007, 12:35 AM

Are we really gonna use the "pay it forward" thing as the name of the tourney? Or is it just for the kids day thing? Is this a sponsor thing or just refering to the Kevin Spacey movie?

Like I said before I have some meteors left over that I can donate to the kids.

BobHarris

Jan 13 2007, 02:50 AM

Yes and Thank You

3902

Jan 13 2007, 10:59 AM

I like "PAY IT UP OR I'LL BREAK YOUR FINGERS INVITATIONAL" /msgboard/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

BrokenPutt

Jan 13 2007, 05:30 PM

Was the "pay it forward" discussed with anyone, or did you guys just decide that is what you would call it?

ganzel

Jan 13 2007, 06:13 PM

Sorry Mayo, i guess you weren't there for that one. The TD's thought it would arrouse interest when people look it up on the PDGA schedule. That name was not used because of Kevin Spacey...it was used because it relates to the concept of giving. :D

BrokenPutt

Jan 13 2007, 06:26 PM

This tourny gets a better name every year! /msgboard/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

3902

Jan 13 2007, 07:14 PM

Yeah it has a rich history of names. /msgboard/images/graemlins/smirk.gifHow bout next years.The "Lookin Back In Time Invitational" :D

TeeBirdPoop

Jan 15 2007, 10:38 PM

I will try to make it out for the youth day. I have a practice basket I can bring out.

Pack_Mule

Jan 16 2007, 10:12 AM

I haven't got my invite for this one yet. When are invites going to be sent out?

bulldog399

Jan 16 2007, 02:19 PM

Yeah I haven't got it yet either I am still waiting on the mail

ganzel

Jan 16 2007, 08:04 PM

Did the board already vote to give somebody money to print invites...i didn't even know they had a tourny design. This Kids Day thing...kinda like the Have-a-Go thing they do in New Zealand. What an opportunity to promote the disc golf...and gain respect for the club in the eyes of the community. Thank you Bob.

3902

Jan 16 2007, 08:36 PM

Save some money.Use a Sharpie.Furdog also has a design idea.He uses the squat method.Then signs em with a Sharpie.Every one is diffrent.Very unique.(You'd probably have to wash em several times before wearing)

keldog

Feb 06 2007, 09:16 PM

Here's how you Promote Disc Golf To Area Youth,today at J.B. Hunt I was on hole 16,big down hill.This jogger runs by,I wait for him to get away for the fairway,I throw,oh crap it's a up in the wind going 90 degree's away from the pin,here comes the jogger back in the picture,I'm like there's no way it's going to go that far or I would yell at him.FFFOOOUURRR,BAM right in the back!Kid picks my disc up and brings it up hill(500 ft.),asked what I was doing.
Now he know about disc golf!
Just trying to HELP-OUT
Promoting Disc Golf To Area Youth

RonSTL

Feb 07 2007, 09:30 AM

Kdog, Are there baskets in that course yet?

keldog

Feb 07 2007, 10:23 AM

no It's only flagged

racerb491

Feb 07 2007, 09:39 PM

You hit the only person out there? :p.

keldog

Feb 08 2007, 09:25 AM

Yes,I'm that Good :p

BobHarris

Feb 14 2007, 12:19 AM

February 13th NWADGA meeting majority vote for an April 1, 2007 "PAY IT FORWARD" Kids Day------it's a GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of the NWADGA by supporting this endeavor by any means affordable-ie.volunteering time, used plastic, instruction, $, legwork for sponsors,-----you decide! Plans are to host up to 100 kids age 8-14 and provide them with instructional clinics and at least one free disc to introduce them to DISC GOLF! :cool:

BobHarris

Mar 02 2007, 10:45 AM

FIFTY Brand spankin new 150gm. Sharks have been obtained for the Kid's Day April 1st. It is time to make your commitments firm to support this event with your presence, used discs, donations, etc. Step up/Man up :eek:

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jeffash

Mar 02 2007, 12:03 PM

I'm hearing rumors of a MaceMan Doubles on Tuesday, April 3. What a nice followup to the Invitational/Youth Day weekend that would be... :cool:

evandmckee

Mar 02 2007, 01:16 PM

My commitment to help out and a couple of used disc is firm :)

BrokenPutt

Mar 02 2007, 01:18 PM

Where did you get the sharks?

tygrantham

Mar 02 2007, 03:58 PM

I'm hearing rumors of a MaceMan Doubles on Tuesday, April 3. What a nice followup to the Invitational/Youth Day weekend that would be... :cool:

Will that be at Northshore?

jeffash

Mar 02 2007, 07:48 PM

Yup!

BrokenPutt

Mar 02 2007, 11:59 PM

I'm hearing rumors of a MaceMan Doubles on Tuesday, April 3. What a nice followup to the Invitational/Youth Day weekend that would be... :cool:

I asked him about it when were in Dallas. He said he thought he would run one here this year, but made it seem like it would be later in the year. It's was a lot of fun last year.

AlmaWillie

Mar 03 2007, 12:30 AM

You know I am in on it. I have a whole pile of discs that can be used for this. I talked to Matt Pledger from West Fork at the Ice Bowl and he has been generating some interest with the kids at his school too. We should be able to get a lot of participation at this. I am pumped!! Let me know what all I can do!